US Bridges

Shiloh/Mantachie over Mantachie Creek

Fair

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 9S R 7E B · Structure no. SA2900000000040

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shiloh/Mantachie over Mantachie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shiloh/Mantachie over Mantachie Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 156 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesShiloh/Mantachie
CrossesMantachie Creek
LocationSec 1 T 9S R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 269
Coordinates34.33082, -88.51379
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shiloh/Mantachie over Mantachie Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shiloh/Mantachie over Mantachie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Shiloh/Mantachie over Mantachie Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shiloh/Mantachie over Mantachie Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Shiloh/Mantachie over Mantachie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.